| Arthur Davison Children's Hospital | |
|---|---|
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  Arthur Davison Children's Hospital Location of Ndola | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Zambia |
| Coordinates | 12°58′08″S 28°37′57″E / 12.96889°S 28.63250°E |
| Organisation | |
| Affiliated university | |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 250 |
| Helipad | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Links | |
| Other links | List of hospitals in Zambia |
Arthur Davison Children's Hospital is a public, 3rd level hospital located in Ndola, Zambia that was established in 1924.[1] Created by the Mine Workers Union as a minor clinic it served only children who were children of the miners. The clinic blossomed 1933 when it became a hospital named after Arthur Davison – a noted mine manager who championed for care for minors.[2]
The hospital serves the local community as well as the surrounding areas with availability to children with special needs such as those between 0-12 years old. The medical facility offers patient-centered services to kids. The hospital focuses at becoming an exemplary pediatric care center not only within Zambia but also beyond by leading in terms related to healthcare provision, learning, and research. Its aim includes providing accessible, equitable, and sustainable healthcare services to children, ensuring their optimal growth and development.[3]
- ^ "Zambia : First Lady saddened that Children's bed capacity at Arthur Davison has remained at 250 since 1966". 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "There're over 7,000 sickle cell patients at UTH, ADH – Masebo". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Zambia only has 8 paediatric surgeons". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2024-07-14.